FTMO review 2026: price, rules, payouts
We checked FTMO with the same data we use for every firm: published prices, published rules, customer ratings. Score: 7.0. Rank: 6 of 26.
Overview
Good for traders who want a well-known name. FTMO is based in Prague and is one of the oldest prop firms in Europe. It has a 2-Step and a 1-Step challenge, with accounts from $10,000 to $200,000. On the 2-Step you get the fee back with your first payout. Many firms copy FTMO's model.
Step 1: Can you join?
- ✓ Pakistan is not on FTMO's restricted list
- ✓ Pay by Card, Crypto, Bank Transfer, Skrill
Step 2: Pick a challenge
Step 3: Know the rules
- ~ News trading
- ~ Weekend holding
- ✓ Expert advisors (EAs)
- ✓ Hedging
- ✓ Scalping
- ✗ Copy trading
- ~ Martingale
Step 4: Getting paid
- ✓ Keep up to 90% of profits
- ✓ Payouts: 14 days from first trading day
- ✓ Paid out by Bank Transfer, Crypto
Score breakdown
Rank 6 of 26 in our ranking. Breakdown of the 7.0 score:
Pros and cons
Pros
- Active since 2015, high Trustpilot rating
- Pay with card, bank transfer, Skrill or crypto
- 2-Step fee returned with first payout
- Many platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Cons
- Higher price than many firms on our list
- News trading limited on the standard account (2 minutes)
FTMO: all programs
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Standard | 1-Step | 10K–200K | €79 | 90% |
| 2-Step Standard | 2-Step | 10K–200K | €89 | 80% |
| Instant | Instant | 5K–100K | €169 | 90% |
List prices without discount codes. Checked on 14 November 2026. Prices change often. Check the firm's website before you pay.
100K account options
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Standard | 1-Step | €499 | 10% | 3% | 10% |
| 2-Step Standard | 2-Step | €540 | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% |
| Instant | Instant | €2,999 | None (instant) | 3% | 10% |
Platforms, deposits and payouts
FTMO vs other firms
FAQ
Is FTMO safe?
FTMO started in 2015 and is one of the best-known prop firms. It also bought the broker OANDA.
FTMO challenge price?
2-Step: €89 (10K) to €1,080 (200K). 1-Step: €79 to €999. You choose the currency at checkout.
FTMO profit split?
2-Step: 80% at first, up to 90% with the scaling plan. 1-Step: 90% from the start.
FTMO 100K challenge: what is the price?
Lowest-priced FTMO 100K with 80%+ split: 1-Step Standard (1-step), price €499.
Does FTMO accept traders from Pakistan?
Yes. Pakistan is not on FTMO's list of restricted countries. These lists can change. Check the terms when you open an account.